UID:
almahu_9949530780102882
Format:
1 online resource
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9781003335139
,
1003335136
,
9781000876796
,
1000876799
,
9781000876819
,
1000876810
Content:
"Clandestine labs that manufacture drugs or explosives may be encountered virtually anywhere. They can range from complex operations employing scientific equipment and exotic chemicals or simply kitchen utensils and chemicals purchased at a local grocery or hardware store. Regardless of their form, the key to detecting clandestine labs is the ability to recognize the combinations of equipment and chemicals that constitute the lab in the first place. The first line of defence against the manufacturers-who supply the drug trade and terrorists with their tools of destruction-is law enforcement, the fire services, and other emergency responders. The Field Guide to Clandestine Laboratory Identification and Investigation, Second Edition provides the information necessary to recognize operations that produce these deadly brews. As with the prior edition, the book has sections covering the chemicals and equipment commonly used in the manufacture of drugs and explosives. They are grouped in a manner that allows the emergency responder to quickly identify common combinations of equipment and chemicals that could potentially be used to manufacture drugs or explosives. Since many clandestine manufacturing operations use commonly available materials that have legitimate uses, the author outlines how to quickly assessing and recognizing key indicators associated with clandestine laboratory operations"--
Additional Edition:
Print version: Christian, Donnell R. Field guide to clandestine laboratory identification and investigation Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2023 ISBN 9781032370620
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4324/9781003335139
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003335139
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